X-Men: Apocalypse is the sixth main title in the X-Men movie franchise (ninth if you include spin-offs), it’s also a direct sequel to a movie that was both a prequel and sequel to what had come before it. With all that baggage you might think that Apocalypse would be one of the messiest and most incomprehensible movies to date, in fact it’s actually the most straightforward X-Men movie in years. While Days of Future Past was a film which wove in historical figures and events, while pulling from both sides of the film franchise, Apocalypse is more akin to the classic X-Men movies, with a simpler scope...

Despite being a children’s cartoon, Steven Universe has amassed a hugely loyal following of all ages. The show has a reputation for cleverly tackling contemporary modern day issues in a colourful and energetic package. Although there have been...